28 River Road, Essex, CT 06426 (MLS # 24196638)


Price $1,595,000
Status Active
Beds 3
Baths 2.5 Baths
Home size 2,359 sqft
Lot Size 20,909 sqft
Days on Market 73
The Benjamin F. Post House, c. 1801, has been thoroughly and thoughtfully updated to provide all the amenities of modern living while respecting the historical integrity of the home. A sidewalk just steps from the property leads directly into the heart of Essex Village, an approximately 20-minute walk to its shops, restaurants, marina, and waterfront. Set on a .48-acre professionally landscaped lot backing up to a quiet wooded area, the fenced-in backyard boasts a beautiful gunite pool and a generous pool deck/patio, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. Inside on the first floor, there is a light-filled chef's kitchen, well-appointed with upscale appliances including a commercial-grade six-burner range, a large center island, and ample counter space. There is also a formal dining room, a living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and a library with a gas fireplace and built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. An additional room with its own exterior entrance could serve as an office or a potential first-floor bedroom. A lovely four-season sunroom overlooks the pool deck and features a convenient wet bar complete with a beverage chiller. There is also a powder room on the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite has an updated ensuite bathroom with marble finishes, a large walk-in closet, and a spacious sitting area. There are also two more bedrooms, another den/office area, a second updated bathroom, and laundry. Offering historic character, modern comforts, privacy, and exceptional village walkability, this special home could serve as a weekend retreat or as your next place to call home.
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 9/15/2026 Year Built 1790
Garage Spaces 1.0 County Middlesex

SCHOOLS

Elementary School Essex
High School Valley

Price History

Prior to Sep 15, '26 $1,650,000
Sep 15, '26 - Today $1,595,000

Additional Details

AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler
BASEMENT Partial, Unfinished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Aluminum Siding, Frame
EXTERIOR Garden
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Propane
LOT 0.48 acre(s)
PARKING Concrete, Off Street, Paved, Driveway
POOL DESCRIPTION Gunite, Outdoor Pool, In Ground
SEWER Septic Tank
STYLE Colonial
TAXES 9522
WATER Well
ZONING RU

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